HeyRuaHow to say “thermostat” in Irish
- Irish:
- teirmeastat
- English:
- thermostat
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TER-ma-stat” /ˈtʲɛɾʲəmʲəsˌt̪ˠat̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- teirmeastait (thermostats)
- Genitive singular:
- teirmeastait, an teirmeastait (e.g. socrú an teirmeastait, the setting of the thermostat)
- Genitive plural:
- teirmeastat, na dteirmeastat (e.g. suiteáil na dteirmeastat, the installation of the thermostats)
What does “teirmeastat” mean?
- thermostat
- A device that automatically controls temperature by switching heating or cooling on and off.Also: temperature control, heating control.
“Teirmeastat” with the article
The plural of thermostat in Irish is teirmeastait. Here is teirmeastat after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Teirmeastat” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using teirmeastat, the Irish word for thermostat.
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Thermostat in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for thermostat?
The Irish for thermostat is teirmeastat (pronounced “TER-ma-stat”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is teirmeastait.
How do you pronounce teirmeastat in Irish?
Teirmeastat is said like “TER-ma-stat” (IPA /ˈtʲɛɾʲəmʲəsˌt̪ˠat̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of thermostat in Irish?
The plural of teirmeastat is teirmeastait; with the article, na teirmeastait means “the thermostats”. The genitive plural is teirmeastat, as in suiteáil na dteirmeastat (the installation of the thermostats).
Why does teirmeastat change to theirmeastat or dteirmeastat?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) teirmeastat becomes mo theirmeastat (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dteirmeastat (eclipsis).
What is the difference between teirmeastat and teirmiméadar?
A teirmeastat controls temperature automatically, while a teirmiméadar only measures it.
